What happened: The US president announced that Republicans and Democrats have agreed to continue funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at current levels for two weeks. This temporary deal allows more time to negotiate a longer-term funding agreement.
Why it matters:
- Prevents immediate shutdown of DHS, ensuring continued operations and security functions.
- Provides lawmakers additional time to resolve budget disagreements affecting federal agencies.
MNN Take: The short-term funding extension keeps DHS operational while political parties work to finalise a more permanent budget solution.
Sources: BBC US & Canada